2016 Chevrolet Colorado fuel/propulsion system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2016 chevy colorado z71 v6. Sept.17,2026 took to mechanic because of bad gas smell in cab when window down and huge puddle of gas under truck. This could have exploaded very easily. Shop said high pressure line / fuel leaking severely and do not drive. There was no warning lights or any indication…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“While driving my family home on a hot 90+ degree day. My 2016 Chevy Colorado suddenly has a power loss engine died and i went from 75 to parked in less than 30 seconds. Luckily I was able to pull off the freeway to the median. We were almost hit by two vehicles pulling a trailer and the other…”
filed Mar 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Colorado | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Colorado | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 Colorado | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Colorado | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Colorado | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Colorado | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 Colorado | 11 | 6% |
| 2017 Colorado | 15 | 7% |
| 2015 Colorado | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Colorado | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Colorado | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 Colorado | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.